(a) A person who is arrested by a law enforcement officer of the State, of a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State, or of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Police may not knowingly, and with intent to deceive, make a false statement to a law enforcement officer concerning the person’s identity, address, or date of birth.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration
Section 9-501 - False Statement -- to Law Enforcement Officer
Section 9-502 - False Statement -- When Under Arrest
Section 9-503 - False Statement -- to Public Official Concerning Crime or Hazard
Section 9-504 - False Statement -- Concerning Destructive Device or Toxic Material
Section 9-505 - Representation of Destructive Device
Section 9-507 - Common-Law Criminal Defamation Repealed
Section 9-508 - False Filings of Financing Statement or Amendment